South Caribbean Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in South Caribbean Region in January

South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua is a region in Nicaragua. January in South Caribbean Region generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Big Corn Island.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 107 mm (4.2 in) in Big Corn Island.

Explore South Caribbean Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Caribbean Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Big Corn Island)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Caribbean Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Caribbean Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Caribbean Region

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua?

Big Corn Island

In January Big Corn Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

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Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
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Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
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Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Caribbean Region, in Nicaragua.

In our records: Nicaragua January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Nicaragua in our climate database (1996 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Nicaragua dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Matagalpa on January 17, 2023.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Nicaragua was 17°C (63°F) in Matagalpa on January 24, 2001.

South Caribbean Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in January?

South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua typically experiences very good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Big Corn Island average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in January?

Big Corn Island averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua. Average rainfall in Big Corn Island sits around 107 mm (4.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua with overall very good weather in Big Corn Island. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February, March and April provide excellent weather in Big Corn Island. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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